When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

Genealogy leader named: AncestryDNA ranked best ancestry-focused DNA test in 2026, praised for its 25+ million users and 40 billion historical records. Competitors’ niche strengths: MyHeritage excels ...

Every March, St. Patrick's Day rolls around with parades, pints of Guinness, and plenty of Kelly green. But for many Irish Americans, it also brings something deeper: curiosity. Where exactly did your ...

A new analysis shows that no consumer DNA ancestry test is universally the most accurate, with results varying by a person’s heritage and goals. Differences stem from database size, reference panel ...